A viral video of two brothers, one from India’s Punjab and the other from Pakistan’s Punjab, reuniting after being separated for 74 years due to the partition was recently widespread…
Misleading video claiming dry ginger can cure Omicron is scientifically baseless
In a 2-minute video, a man recommends a “technique” to prevent infection from Omicron, the latest COVID variant. He recommends snorting dried ginger. He even claims that he has sold…
Congress uses morphed image to show Hindu-Muslim support for the party
Various social media handles of the Indian National Congress (INC) shared an image of two men from the Hindu and Muslim communities holding a poster of the party. The image…
No, China did not launch an “artificial Sun” into the sky
A 0:30 seconds long clip is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that China recently “debuted” an “artificial sun”. Except for the video, these claims do not…
Congress uses photos of BJP-led Assam govt’s initiative for Punjab poll promise
Multiple social media accounts of the Indian National Congress (INC) have shared a graphic that consists of an image of women taking a selfie in front of pink buses. The…
Sambit Patra shared photos taken during CM Adityanath’s tenure to target SP
The BJP and Samajwadi Party have been sparring frequently ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Members of both parties have been sharing old or unrelated images and…
Fact-check: Did SPG accidentally shoot a beggar to protect Rajiv Gandhi in 1986?
A 1:58 minutes long video of the Associated Press’s coverage of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s visit to the Rajghat in 1986 is being widely circulated on social media….
Video of gold seized in robbery case falsely viral as IT raid in residence of Tirupati priest
A video that resembles a press briefing by the police has been shared on social media. The video shows gold jewellery laid out on a table. It has been claimed…
Man dancing to ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’ in viral video is NOT Pakistani MP, media misreports
An Aaj Tak report from January 6 claimed that a Pakistani member of parliament drew widespread flak after a video of him dancing to the Bollywood track ‘Tip Tip Barsa…
Misleading claim of massive upgrade to CRPF uniform under PM Modi viral online
Two sets of photos are viral on social media. The first photo is of a CRPF officer on duty while wearing basic protective gear such as a helmet and a…